Name: Simple Mushroom Penne with Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6, depending on how hungry you are!
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta (I like to use whole wheat); 4 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® European Style Super Premium Butter; 16 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese; salt, pepper, and fresh parsley for topping; 1 cup walnuts; 1 1/2 cups packed greens (spinach, basil, parsley, anything you like - but keep some basil for a more traditional pesto flavor); 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic; juice of 1 lemon; salt and pepper to taste